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Aptis Tests e-Assessment Platform

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2021 at 10:38

Tender

05 Mar 2021 at 09:34

Planning

28 Jan 2021 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "UK_2021_E&E_British Council Tests eAssessment Platform", which is classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This open procurement process has a total value of £9,000,000 and is planned to span over three years, with optional extensions for two additional years. The tender is set to close on 27 April 2021, with contract delivery expected to take place globally, particularly within the UK. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals through the British Council's e-Tendering portal, In-Tend.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, especially those with expertise in developing and managing e-Assessment platforms. Companies that can demonstrate experience in areas such as test authoring, test administration, data analytics, and operational reporting are particularly well-suited to compete. The demand for innovative and reliable digital assessment solutions in various sectors, including education and corporate training, underscores the potential for successful bidders to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Aptis Tests e-Assessment Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a British Council Tests Platform

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a British Council Tests Platform

Options: initial term 3 years plus 2 extension periods

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of three (3) years with an option with an option for up to two (2) extensions, each for one (1) years. The overall maximum contract duration could therefore be five (5) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025330-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,370,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Future notices of this procurement will be advertised in advance.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Charlotte Morris
Contact Email
charlotte.morris@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619577144

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESTREACH

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